Alon Day Bio
Alon Day is an Israeli professional stock car racing driver born on 4 November 1991 in Ashdod, Israel. Recognized as a record four-time European Champion in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, Day made history as the first Israeli driver to compete in an IndyCar-sanctioned series and the first Israeli to compete in one of NASCAR’s top three national touring series. He has also been a trailblazer in opening doors for Israeli and Jewish representation across international motorsports.
Standing 175 cm tall and weighing 66 kg, Day is best known for his championships in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2022. He has competed part-time across the NASCAR Xfinity Series, ARCA Menards Series, and ARCA Menards Series West, primarily with Toyota-powered teams.
Early Life and Background
Alon Day was born and raised in Ashdod, Israel, and currently resides in Tel Aviv. He is Jewish, the son of Avi Day, who owns a geological-engineering company involved in mineral drilling, and Maggi, who originally immigrated to Israel from France. Day’s multicultural background and strong family ties helped shape his disciplined approach to motorsport from a young age.
Day began his racing career with go-karts at the age of 10. For his bar mitzvah, his father gave him a karting vehicle that cost NIS 20,000, an investment that helped launch his path toward professional racing. After high school, he performed three years of military service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and was recognized by the IDF as an outstanding sportsman, becoming the only Israeli in a Formula sport to receive that status. He was accepted into the Israeli Air Force pilots’ training course but gave it up to focus on his racing career.
Path to NASCAR
Day’s path to NASCAR began in open-wheel racing. In 2009, at just seventeen years old, he won the Asian Formula Renault Challenge championship, marking him as one of Israel’s most promising young drivers. He then moved through the German Formula Three Championship in 2010 with Performance Racing, finishing ninth in points, and returned to the series in 2011 with HS Engineering, where he improved to fourth in points and earned his first pole position at Sachsenring.
In 2012, Day’s career transitioned to North America when he signed with Belardi Auto Racing in the Firestone Indy Lights series, becoming the first Israeli driver to compete in an IndyCar-sanctioned series. After six starts, he and the team parted ways amicably. His switch to stock cars came in 2015, when he made his NASCAR debut in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series at Valencia, posting a top-ten finish and earning his first NASCAR win at Magione.
Alon Day Career
Early Career (2009–2014)
Day’s early career was built across international open-wheel ladders. His 2009 Asian Formula Renault Challenge title established him as a serious contender. Between 2010 and 2011, he gained valuable experience in the German Formula Three Championship, the Formula 3 Euro Series with starts at Norisring and Silverstone Circuit, and the Austria Formula 3 Cup, where he finished eighth in points.
His move to Firestone Indy Lights in 2012 with Belardi Auto Racing represented a major step onto a bigger North American stage, and his historic participation opened the door for future Israeli drivers in IndyCar-sanctioned competition.
NASCAR Whelen Euro Series Breakthrough (2015–2018)
Day made his NASCAR Whelen Euro Series debut in 2015 at Valencia and quickly became a series star. He earned his first NASCAR win at Magione and won the 2015 Most Popular Driver Award, driving initially with CAAL Racing before aligning with PK Carsport. In 2016, he added another win at Brands Hatch, won the Most Popular Driver Award for a second time, and was named to the 2016–17 NASCAR Next program, the first Euro Series driver to earn that recognition.
In 2017, Day was recognized by Israel’s Ministry of Culture and Sport as Israel’s Athlete Of The Year in the motorsports category. He won at Brands Hatch and clinched the 2017 championship at Circuit Zolder, becoming the first Israeli to win a NASCAR championship, finishing 53 points ahead of two-time defending champion Anthony Kumpen. In 2018, he successfully defended his title, securing his second consecutive championship and beginning a run of four Euro Series titles by 2022.
American NASCAR Debuts (2016–2018)
In August 2016, Day joined MBM Motorsports for his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, becoming the first Israeli to compete in a major NASCAR touring series. He qualified 22nd and finished 13th, capitalizing on rainy conditions to run in the top ten for much of the race. He also made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut in September 2016 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with Contreras Motorsports, finishing 24th.
In June 2017, Day made his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Sonoma Raceway’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 with BK Racing in the No. 23 Toyota Camry, becoming the first Israeli to compete in a Cup Series race. In September 2018, he returned to the Cup Series at Richmond, again driving the No. 23 Camry for BK Racing.
PK Carsport Era (2019–2022)
Day continued his dominance in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series with PK Carsport, carrying the No. 24 Toyota. In 2019, he opened the season with two wins at Franciacorta and a win at Brands Hatch but endured rough weekends at Most and Hockenheim, eventually finishing the season fourth in points with three wins, six podiums, and nine top-ten finishes. In October 2020, he captured his first EuroNASCAR win of the season at Zolder and took over the points lead on his way to a third championship.
By 2022, Day secured his fourth Euro Series championship, cementing his status as the most successful driver in the series’ history with 32 wins and 37 poles across 95 starts.
American Return Era (2025)
In 2025, Day returned to American stock car racing on a part-time basis. He has competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Sam Hunt Racing in the No. 24 Toyota GR Supra, and in both the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series West with Venturini Motorsports in the No. 25 Toyota Camry. Across his ARCA starts in 2025, he has recorded a top-ten finish at Lime Rock Park in the main ARCA series and two top-tens in the West series, including appearances at Sonoma and Portland.
Driving Style and Strengths
Day is known for his smooth and consistent driving style, particularly on road courses, where his open-wheel background gives him an edge in technical sections. His ability to adapt between European circuits and American ovals highlights a versatile race craft, and he has shown strong strategic awareness in mixed conditions, including his rain-aided 2016 Xfinity debut at Mid-Ohio.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among Day’s signature moments are his first Israeli NASCAR championship clinch at Circuit Zolder in 2017, his first Cup Series start at Sonoma in 2017, and his four Euro Series titles. His historic Indy Lights debut in 2012 and his 2016 Xfinity Series debut at Mid-Ohio also stand out as milestones for Israeli representation in international motorsport.
Alon Day Career Wins
Alon Day is a four-time NASCAR Whelen Euro Series champion (2017, 2018, 2020, 2022) with 32 career wins and 37 poles across 95 series starts. He has yet to record a victory in NASCAR’s three national touring series but has posted top finishes in ARCA competition during his 2025 American return.
NASCAR Whelen Euro Series Highlights
Day’s first NASCAR win came at Magione in 2015 during his debut season, and his most recent championship came in 2022, his fourth overall Euro Series title. His dominant 2017 championship run saw him clinch the crown at Circuit Zolder by 53 points over Anthony Kumpen, marking the first time an Israeli driver had won a NASCAR-sanctioned championship.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond stock cars, Day won the 2009 Asian Formula Renault Challenge championship. In 2016, he also added a Euro Series victory at Brands Hatch and collected multiple Junior Trophy wins at Circuit Zolder across 2015 and 2016. His 2025 ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series West campaigns have produced two combined top-ten finishes.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Whelen Euro Series | 32 | Verified across 95 starts | 37 |
| NASCAR Cup Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NASCAR Xfinity Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alon Day Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Alon Day comes from a close-knit Israeli family. His father, Avi Day, is the owner of a geological-engineering company involved in mineral drilling, and his mother, Maggi, originally immigrated to Israel from France. His parents supported his early racing ambitions, with his father funding his first karting vehicle as a bar mitzvah present.
Personal Life
Day is Jewish and currently resides in Tel Aviv, Israel. He served three years in the Israel Defense Forces and was recognized as an outstanding sportsman, the only Israeli in a Formula sport to hold that distinction. He has stated that if he were not a racing driver, he would want to be a fighter pilot, reflecting his lifelong interest in aviation.
2025 Season Performance
Alon Day’s 2025 season has focused on a part-time American comeback. He has run the No. 24 Toyota GR Supra in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Sam Hunt Racing, with his best series finish to date a 63rd-place standing, and he has competed in the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series West for Venturini Motorsports in the No. 25 Toyota Camry.
His ARCA Menards Series efforts have produced a top-ten finish at Lime Rock Park, while his ARCA West schedule has included starts at Sonoma and Portland, resulting in two combined top-ten finishes. These results mark a steady return to the American stock car ladder after several seasons focused primarily on the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series.
With Toyota power under him and growing familiarity with U.S. venues, Day will look to build momentum in upcoming ARCA and Xfinity rounds while continuing to represent Israel on an international stage.